Tony Khan reflects on CM Punk's AEW return

Punk both opened and closed the show, cutting a promo that has had fans talking in the opening segment, and teaming with FTR to defeat Jay White, Juice Robinson and Samoa Joe in the main event of the show.
These appearances were Punk’s first for AEW since September 2022.

Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Khan shared his thoughts on the show, and Punk’s return to TV and the ring:
“I thought that it was a great show. CM Punk spoke his mind in the opening segment, and it set up for a very compelling main event.
“We saw CM Punk prove in the ring that he’s still got it. He went out there with FTR and they went nearly 30 minutes with Samoa Joe, Juice Robinson, and Jay White, three of the best.

“I believe the fans were so happy to see CM Punk back in wrestling, so happy to hear that he still has that sharp wit, and I believe the match itself delivered.
“It was a great main event. The fans are so happy to have CM Punk back in pro wrestling and in AEW.”